The Federal Statistical Office released figures showing that import prices were 6.8% higher in May 2026 compared with May 2025, the largest annual increase since December 2022. The index also rose 0.7% from April to May 2026. Export prices increased 3.4% year‑on‑year and 0.5% from April. Energy and intermediate goods imports contributed most to the rise, with energy prices up 37.2% and intermediate goods up 10.1% compared to May 2025. Non‑ferrous metals and fertilisers saw large year‑on‑year gains. Exports of energy goods also rose sharply, with mineral oil exports up 33.6% year‑on‑year. Agricultural and consumer goods prices fell compared with the previous year.
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